Darrell Adkins
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A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. James United Methodist Church, 5540 Wayne Ave. Kansas City, MO 64110 beginning at 11:00AM officiated by Dr. Emanuel Cleaver III. An Alpha Phi Alpha Omega service will begin at 10:30AM also at the church.
Darrell was born to an excited mother, Dessie, the entire Boose family and his father William R. Adkins on March 16, 1958 in Osceola, Arkansas.
Darrell was an honor graduate of Osceola High School and was pursued by the University of Missouri-Columbia (MU). His job as a Resident Assistant at MU spoke volumes of his academic abilities, maturity and the respect he generated. He was always responsible and mature beyond his years. His greatest pride there was becoming a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Pledging as captain and brother #1 on the SS Renaissance Ship, he also developed a lifelong friendship with his line brothers James Williams, Nathaniel Keeling III and Jewel Sharpe along with “Big Brother” Kenneth Allison. With a vast love of words and writing, he graduated in 1980 with a degree in journalism. Darrell loved writing. The career choice of journalism led him into marketing and sales at KPRS and other media outlets. In addition, he enjoyed careers with Southwestern Bell and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Darrell was an avid sports fan, always cheering on the Royals and Chiefs. He was also a competitive tennis and chess player.
Darrell left this space to join his grandparents Lillie Mae and Willie Boose, Sr., brother James Arthur Adkins, and his Boose uncles (4) and aunts (3).
Darrell is survived by his mother Dessie of the home, father William (Columbia, SC); sisters Jeannie R. Adkins (Osceola, AR) and Gloria J. Harris (Memphis, TN); cousins Phyllis Davenport, William Edward Gray and Lee Morris Boose; life long friend Rick Brown and a host of Alpha Phi Alpha brothers.
With deepest sympathy n praying for Mrs. Dessie Adkins n family! Love Yah! Bettye Walker n sons
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Rest in Peace classmate, Osceola High School, Class of 1976,
Rest in peace, Darrell. Not too many kids from Osceola have what it takes to get into Mizzou Journalism School. I was always impressed that you didn’t settle and went for and got into the best journalism school in the country. You did Osceola proud.
My deepest sympathies to Darrell’s family for the loss of a loved son, brother, and a host of other family members. I just heard about his passing. He was a great classmate and I am saddened by his passing here on Earth. I hope the family takes comfort knowing he is in heaven with other friends and family. God bless and comfort you all. Jeannie, I sincerely hope you are alright ??
So very sorry to read of Darrell’s passing. Darrell was a very kind and intelligent young man. He treated everyone as a friend and with upmost respect.
My condolences to his family.
‘76 classmate
So very sorry to hear about Darrel’s passing. He was a great classmate & friend to everyone. I’m glad that he was able to come back to one of the Class of 76 Reunions. RIP sweet friend.